Shopping

The local markets — both covered and open-air — are the most interesting places to shop, with fresh produce, traditional foods, and cheap clothing from local vendors. Museum shops at Mamayev Kurgan and the Panorama Museum sell war-related books, maps, and souvenirs. The city centre has standard Russian shopping malls. Traditional crafts (matryoshka dolls, lacquerware, amber jewellery) are available in souvenir shops near the main tourist sites.